New name for the Waja in Australia
Proton will be relaunching the Waja in Australia with a new name and look. The new name will be Proton 160GX. It's time for a Waja facelift anyway. Estimated date for this …
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WiMAX is in Malaysia!
Months ago I received an invitation from AirZed to submit an application if my company was interested in a new broadband service which they would be offering soon. I presumed it would …
Satria Replacement Model Showroom Spyshot
I was digging through my hard drive when I found these. These pictures have been circulating around the internet for quite some time already but I have no idea why I did …
Proton Should Merge?
Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah said that Proton should merge with another automotive maker to remain competitive especially in the overseas market. Mergers are everywhere. The Daimler-Chrysler, General …
AP Holders Told Not To Compete With Proton
I wonder why the government agree that competition, even foreign competition would be healthy for it's broadband market but not it's automotive market. It's clear that Proton lags far behind the international …
SOHC vs DOHC valvetrains – a comparison
Plenty of people have been talking about how the Savvy only has an SOHC engine so it is inferior, and old technology, so I decided to post this entry so that people …
BMW enters the crossover SUV market
BMW will be entering the crossover SUV market with their new X6, which is currently undergoing testing laps in Germany's Nurburgring test track. The name is not finalised as X6 is just …
Michelin Shares Take A Drop After Indianapolis
Michelin shares dropped as much as 3.1 percent and fell 75 euro cents, or 1.5 percent, to 50.75 euros at 4:15 p.m. in Paris after the US Grand Prix where only 6 …
Volvo XC90 V8
Volvo has a new XC90 out with a naturally aspirated 4.4 litre V8 engine inside. Marketed as the best V8 for the planet, the engine has ultra low emissions and it is …
Mazda Crossport CX-7
Mazda takes a shot at the BMW X3 with it's new SUV called the CX-7. The CX-7 is derived from the Mazda Crossport concept which it had been showcasing at some autoshow …
Isuzu D-MAX
We have a new addition to the recent launch of new pick-up trucks this year - The Isuzu D-MAX. Isuzu in Malaysia has always been focused on heavy trucks and pickups mostly …
Cheaper Japanese Vehicles But With A Condition?
A Free Trade Agreement was finalised and signed between Malaysia and Japan on Wednesday. The Japan-Malaysia Economic Partnership Agreement (JMEPA) focuses on solving issues with the trade of automobile and steel between …
An Amusing Usage for the Proton Savvy?
This is a weird way to prove the strength of the Proton Savvy chassis. I don't know whether to call it an honour or an insult. Quite amusing :P Don't take it …
Why Can’t Karamjit Singh Secure Sponsorship?
That is the question that I am asking. That's the question Karamjit himself is asking. And I bet almost every single automotive enthusiast who I know will be asking. Together with his …
Negative Image Hurting Proton Sales
Look at all the unsold parked cars in Proton's factory in Shah Alam. Manufacturing capacity doesn't seem to be a problem for Proton. The problem is selling all the cars. Picture by …
Volvo V50 T5 Sportswagon
The original S40/V40 sedan and wagons were a product of a partnership between Volvo and Mitsubishi. The base chassis was basically a Mitsubishi Carisma, modified heavily by Volvo. Basically some of the …
Proton Family Out For A Drive
I found this image from the Cari Chinese forums. (Click for larger image) It shows 2 Proton Savvys, 1 Satria Replacement Model (SRM24) and a sports car road testing on a highway. …
Proton Ultimate Updates
Proton recently gave a press statement to Channel4's 4Car regarding it's sports car project. It also promises "a mid-engined lightweight sports car" - developed, no doubt, by Lotus, though to be offered …
Toyota Fortuner SUV
If we look at the SUV market in Malaysia, it seems that Toyota is missing a contender. Honda has the Honda CR-V, Ford has the Ford Escape and Nissan has the Nissan …
Proton Savvy Automatic to get Renault Quickshift5
As you all know, the Proton Savvy models offered currently does not have an automatic transmission model. But what Proton is planning to offer to people who prefer the convenience of automatic …
